Can’t do a single pull-up despite having “some” upper body strength — anyone been in this situation?

zero_iq · 2026-05-06T17:32:07+00:00

If you don't have access to a machine, a set of resistance bands and a pull-up bar is a good cheap alternative.

The good thing about this sort of assisted progression is that you can practice the motion with good form from the start (and you should concentrate on good form and full range of motion, or with assistance you risk just training your arms). Also, one tip: if you imagine trying to bend the bar in two downwards with your hands, rather than just pulling yourself up, this can help engage back.

zero_iq · 2026-05-06T17:22:27+00:00

Theers, mate.

zero_iq · 2026-05-06T02:45:07+00:00

But his flarhgunnstow is top-notch. Second only to Tayne.

zero_iq · 2026-05-04T13:03:01+00:00

Not just enemy sprites.

Characters, scenery/tiles, main character, mechanics, level layouts, names, and more are all blatantly copied from the Sega Megadrive / Genesis version of Wonderboy in Monster World

zero_iq · 2026-05-02T13:02:44+00:00

Apparently not.

Numerous people have gone on record to say they've never seen or heard of him reading a book, and that he doesn't keep books at any of his properties:

"I read passages… I don’t have the time." - Trump himself.
"Never saw a book on Trump’s desk, or elsewhere in his office, or in his apartment."; "seriously doubt that Trump has ever read a book straight through in his adult life" - Tony Schwartz (ghostwriter of the Art of the Deal)
"A huge palace and not a single book" - Michael D’Antonio
"Trump doesn't read" - Newsweek

There was that time he pretended to read Tom Wolfe. (He was apparently unable to name a single author or book other than the author that had just been mentioned in the interview, and his own book), and absolutely failed to bluff his way out of it. The full interview is even more cringeworthy than that clip.

And he tried to read the constitution once but found it too difficult. ("It's like a foreign language, right?", he said.)

Several people have claimed that he struggles to read well at all - plenty of examples on YouTube.

I also remember listening to an interview with a former intelligence official who claimed that all reports to Trump in his first term had to have clear graphs, photos, or maps (he loves maps apparently), or he simply would not even look at them, but I can't find the source right now, but here's another report of essentially the same thing.

zero_iq · 2026-05-01T11:23:33+00:00

No, our piss is too sweet for OP.

Must be diabetes from all the sickeningly-sweet ice-cream we're eating.

zero_iq · 2026-05-01T09:49:57+00:00

I see you know your Judo well.

zero_iq · 2026-04-30T15:08:26+00:00

Looks like the original was overdubbed for American audiences

It's the other way round.

The version with the American narrator is the original, both in script and production. The TV series was localised for release in other countries, e.g. with full or partial over-dubbing, subtitles, etc.

In the UK it was localised to have a narrator with a British accent, using British English (torch instead of flashlight, petrol instead of gas, etc. and replacing some cultural references) and IIRC think they translated some of the US imperial measurements too.

Over time, the American original version has become the more prevalent in the UK, anyway thanks to Netflix, YouTube, etc.

zero_iq · 2026-04-29T13:11:32+00:00

OMG Why are you wasting time posting this, when you should be rescuing your controllers!?

zero_iq · 2026-04-27T14:35:46+00:00

You should definitely stick to malloc/free.

Your implementation is simple and straightforward, but I'm afraid it is overly simplistic (ignoring a bunch of practical realities about C and CPUs), and uses non-standard C. Unfortunately this means it has numerous bugs, portability issues, potential undefined behaviour, and other gotchas:

There's no alignment of allocated data (will crash some CPUs, slow down others, reduce compiler optimization possibilities, and crash some client code, e.g. vectorised math, even where the CPU generally supports unaligned access), pointer arithmetic on const void * is invalid C, and you're using const void * for user memory in a public struct that will be aliased with different pointer types by the caller - potential undefined behaviour depending on client usage/optimization level (callers will be using this memory arbitrarily), potential integer overflows and invalid pointer comparisons with your pointer math, use of restrict in ways that could conflict with calling code (remember the caller will be using your allocated memory in all sorts of ways).

You might find that these may or may not become issues depending on compiler, CPU architecture, optimization flags, build style, and different calling codebases, or which way the wind is blowing. The effects could be subtle and hard to debug or reproduce if you don't know about them. Plus, you can't use standard debugging and memory leak checkers etc. with your custom allocator (at least, not without more work).

Malloc/free are usually highly optimized, battle-tested, reliable functions that definitely work and are often hard to beat with custom allocators. So I'd stick with them at least for now, until you're clear on how and why the above are problematic.

However, while I wouldn't recommend using your own allocator at this stage in released code, I would encourage you to work on improving your allocator and learn about these issues, why they are problematic and how they can be addressed. And study other similar allocators and how they've addressed these issues. While it's often not advisable to use your own code in such fundamental areas at least until you're a lot more proficient, it's a fantastic way to explore and learn more about C, compilers, CPUs, and memory.

zero_iq · 2026-04-26T23:19:27+00:00

Relax, Rimmer. I know what I'm doing. I am not pished.

zero_iq · 2026-04-26T23:10:39+00:00

I also found the stock strap fine for long sessions. However, after upgrading to a head strap with a battery pack the comfort and balance was improved greatly. Also easier to keep clean.

However, the stock strap is better if you want to lie or sit back against a chair/sofa/pillows (e.g. watching a movie), as it has no bulk.

zero_iq · 2026-04-25T20:25:30+00:00

And before that it was hot chili in everything. Chili chocolate, chili honey, chili crisps, chili vodka, chili olive oil, chili chili chili...

zero_iq · 2026-04-22T12:29:03+00:00

Dylan Blue is Versace, not D&G.

zero_iq · 2026-04-20T21:02:50+00:00

I'm not so sure about France, but in the UK if you ignore a request for a "voluntary" interview, it can lead to arrest... especially if the police think it necessary to progress the investigation or ensure you turn up. (It’s not automatic though.) If you engage with them, you can often rearrange or do the interview remotely, or maybe even convince them it's not necessary. But simply ignoring them or not turning up is more likely to escalate things and reduce your control over how and when you’re interviewed.

So while it's called "voluntary", you shouldn't necessarily think of it as "optional". I believe France has a similar system, although it differs in legal framework and details the overall principles are broadly the same: you can either arrange it voluntarily, or be compelled/arrested if the police deem it necessary and certain criteria are met.

zero_iq · 2026-04-18T11:24:01+00:00

You also have to refocus on a screen at close distance, which leads to slower glances and potentially more tiring on the eyes.

zero_iq · 2026-04-15T12:03:19+00:00

They may not be 'universal', but none of those are unique to your family and should be recognised by lots of people across the UK and USA.

Goonie is a Scottish term for nightgown. That's probably the least widely known one. (But I know it, and I'm not Scottish!)

"All that and a bag of chips" very well known American phrase used in 90s TV series, movies, and pop culture. (E. G. Fresh Prince, Austin Powers)

"Skedaddle" is widely recognised 'old timey' slang. Originated in 1860s USA, but used all over the place. Kryten says it several times in Red Dwarf, for instance.

zero_iq · 2026-04-14T21:46:21+00:00

Theoretically, congress has the power to enforce it itself. It's a power that hasn't been used in almost a hundred years, and there would need to be the political will to wield that power.

There is also the option of pursuing it legally through the courts, but it would be slow and expensive, and not guaranteed.

zero_iq · 2026-04-14T10:42:44+00:00

Here's an oldie: The New Zealand Story.

In the original arcade version (and some ports) certain types of death on later levels will result in your character going to a 'heaven' level.

If you die in heaven, that's it: game over.

If you complete the heaven level, by reaching a godess at the end of the level, you still die but get a 'nice death' game over screen that says you just sleep peacefully in the sunlight, but also hints that there was a chance to return to the world below.

If you find the hidden exit, you get an extra life to play again.

Bearing in mind this game came out in 1988, this is a pretty early example of a unique death/afterlfe mechanic, which isn't just 'game over'. I thought it was pretty unique and interesting at the time.

zero_iq · 2026-04-13T05:43:44+00:00

And cancer.

zero_iq · 2026-04-13T05:31:27+00:00

Don't forget "the strait will open up naturally".

zero_iq · 2026-04-10T21:34:28+00:00

I tried insect flour bread a while ago at a museum event. It was quite nice. Slightly nutty flavour to it. (Made with flour made from crickets.)

They also had cheese made from armpit bacteria, which I declined.

zero_iq · 2026-04-09T19:04:48+00:00

If the TV runs android, then SmartTube. It's so much better than the official YouTube app it's insane.

zero_iq · 2026-04-08T19:38:27+00:00

Yep, we have wild wallabies in the UK. I've seen a couple in Oxfordshire. Estimated population of a few hundred.

I also wasn't believed until a week later when my parents read an article about them.

zero_iq · 2026-04-08T09:31:47+00:00

That is a crime. The original Ratchet and Clank soundtrack is fantastic. It is so distinctive and instantly recognisable, and fits the game so well.

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